Robinson dropped by Cardiff for failing to meet standards

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:33 · Archive

Callum Robinson was left out of Cardiff City's squad for their match against Middlesbrough for failing to meet internal standards, manager Brian Barry-Murphy confirmed.

Callum Robinson was left out of Cardiff City's squad for their recent 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough after failing to meet internal squad standards, manager Brian Barry-Murphy confirmed. Robinson was not injured and his omission was instead disciplinary in nature. He is now back in training.

Barry-Murphy said: 'We have certain standards that all the players have to adhere to before they're considered for selection. Callum missed out on some of those before last Saturday so he wasn't available.' The manager declined to elaborate on what those standards involved, saying they were private matters within the dressing room rather than for public discussion.

Robinson has started just nine league games under Barry-Murphy since the manager arrived in June 2025. He was previously Cardiff's top scorer in the 2024-25 season with 12 goals, but has found game time limited this season. His omission came despite him being among the goalscorers in Cardiff's 5-1 win against Watford in October.

How it is being reported

• Cardiff's Robinson dropped due to standards issueCallum Robinson was dropped for last weekend's game after failing to meet internal squad standards, according to head coach Brian Barry-Murphy.BBC Wales · 22 Oct, 11:55
• Callum Robinson left out of Cardiff City squad after failing to meet standardsCallum Robinson missed Cardiff City's draw with Middlesbrough after falling short of Brian Barry-Murphy's standards, with the striker now back in trainingWalesOnline · 22 Oct, 10:33

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